Top Things to do in Island of Hawaii
Top 5 Ranches in Island of Hawaii, Hawaii (HI)
Life on the Big Island is a little bit slower… and locals like it that way. The natural beauty and ecological features of the island are a draw for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Test your chutzpah at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the longest volcanic eruption in recorded history, or climb to the indescribably beautiful summit of Mauna Kea. At the end of the day, there’s nothing more refreshing than a quivering plate of fresh poke, followed by a fruity shave ice.
Restaurants in Island of Hawaii
1. Kealia Ranch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By jami97 - San Diego, United States
LOVE this place, best shaved ice with awesome flavors, and seriously, it costs $2. Look forward to going back every year.
2. Ho'omau Ranch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Aloha and welcome to HO'OMAU RANCH! Here at HO'OMAU RANCH we offer Horseback, UTV & ATV tours. Our tours will take you on an adventure through Native Hawaiian Forests where you can enjoy the fresh mountain air, hear the native birds singing and see them flying through the tree tops. If you are looking for a one on one family experience, you've found it! We are a family owned and operated business. HO'OMAU RANCH offers exclusive Horseback, UTV & ATV tours through native forests, Ranch Stay Accommodations, farm fresh eggs... and that's just the beginning... We are located in South Kona on Hawaii Island, also known as The BIG Island. We are about 1.5 hours away from Kailua Kona International Airport. Head South and turn mauka (mountain side) at mile marker 88 or 86, drive a mile in and we are on the mauka side. You will see our famous sign!
3. Dahana Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
A working cattle ranch that allows tourists to drive cattle.
Reviewed By Porcupine-415 - San Francisco, United States
My family of 4 (2 adults, 17yo, 14yo) went on the Ranch Ride (1.5 hours) at Dahana Ranch. We horseride occasionally so are probably in the beginner with some experience category. LOCATION: in the highlands east of Waimea. Much cooler and with more mist than along the coast (this was a positive as we would have been uncomfortably hot at sea level). HORSES: Born and raised on the island and sure footed among the rocks. Horses all were well trained although some required more prompting to gallop. GUIDE: we had a very experienced guide, Kiyo, who gave us tips and tried to teach us in how to lead the horse. She would have us go in "Z" patterns and practice turning the horses around and coming to a stop. We were also accompanied by 4 ranch dogs during the entire route. ROUTE: we rode along the hills east of the ranch for a solid 1.5 hours OVERALL: 1) My whole family enjoyed the ride due to the countryside, the guide, and the horses. 2) Easy to fit in the schedule: the ride duration of 1.5 hours + 30 minutes check-in worked great for us and is shorter than most other rides (they also offer a 2 hour advanced ride and a 2.5 hour range station ride where you actually herd cattle). 3) Excellent value: this was one of the least expensive horseback riding options we found on the Big Island.
4. Evening at Kahua Ranch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 416 reviews
Reviewed By swt17 - Davis, United States
Good tim. Country western music preceded by a buffet dinner of tasty shredded beef and perfectly prepared juicy chicken, beans, corn, salad and more, and macadamia pie to to it off. Music, dancing top off a lovely evening on this mountain ranch.
5. Anna Ranch Heritage Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Come visit the Anna Ranch Heritage Center which offers insight to the rich history of ranching and the paniolo on the Big Island. Ranch is nestled among the hills of the Kohala mountain range in the heart of Waimea, Hawaii Island’s cattle country. Experience the history, culture, beauty and aloha of a ranch that is a treasured resource of our island community. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the State of Hawaii Register of Historic Sites, historic home tours tell the legacy of Anna Leialoha Lindsey Perry-Fiske, Hawaii’s “First Lady of Ranching” and the stories of how five generations became premier contributors to the rich culture of ranching in Hawaii. Enjoy wandering through the expansive beauty of manicured gardens bounded by Wai‘au‘ia Stream and rolling pastures and leave with treasured feelings of having experienced the “Real Hawaii”.
Reviewed By QIL115
We visit this decent place and participated the historical home site tour with warm welcome from a young lady, we enjoy this educational eye opening tour guilded by her,a lot of great communications,quite friendly staff, she even checked reference to answer our questions. We were surprised by the layout of the house and furnitures, we bought anna' biography to kona more about this legendary cowgirl.
